High dose botox injection for treatment of high grade vesicoureteral reflux in a complicated pediatric case: A case report [PDF]
Urology Case ReportsVesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a medical condition affecting the bladder and kidneys. Management depends on bladder capacity and compliance. This study found that high-dose BoNT-A is effective in managing high-grade VUR in pediatric patients. In our case,
Narjes Saberi, Faezeh Sadat Jandaghi
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Vesicoureteral reflux of a solitary kidney treated with endoscopic injection therapy comprising tandem injections administered with the assistance of a ureteral guidewire in a young girl. [PDF]
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Pediatric surgery international (Print), 2023 In the last 20 years, endoscopic injection (EI) has affirmed as a valid alternative to open surgery for management of pediatric vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).
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Vesicoureteral Reflux and Innate Immune System: Physiology, Physiopathology, and Clinical Aspects
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Vesicoureteral reflux represents one of the most concerning topics in pediatric nephrology due to its frequency, clinical expression with the potential to evolve into chronic kidney disease, and last but not least, its socio-economic implications.
Marius-Cosmin Colceriu +5 more
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The Ewha Medical Journal, 2021 Primary vesicoureteral reflux is a common genetically determined condition that is associated with varying degrees of renal scarring and represents one of the main causes of chronic kidney disease in children.
Young Doo Choi +2 more
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Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux: What Have We Learned Over the Last 20 Years?
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is associated with increased risks of urinary tract infection, renal scarring and reflux nephropathy. We review advancements over the last two decades in our understanding and management of VUR.
G. Läckgren +3 more
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Allograft Vesicoureteral Reflux after Kidney Transplantation
Medicina, 2022 Allograft vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a leading urological complication of kidney transplantation. Despite the relatively high incidence, there is a lack of consensus regarding VUR risk factors, impact on renal function, and management.
Alessandra Brescacin +8 more
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New bulking agent for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux: Polymethylmethacrylate/dextranomer [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2018 Purpose: The aim of this study was to report preliminary results of endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children with a single injection of a new bulking agent, cross-linked dextran and polymethylmethacrylate mixture.
Sang Woon Kim +3 more
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Kleefstra syndrome combined with vesicoureteral reflux and rectourethral fistula: a case report and literature review [PDF]
Childhood Kidney Diseases, 2022 Kleefstra syndrome is a rare genetic disease characterized by mental retardation, hypotonia, and a characteristic facial appearance. Furthermore, in some cases, Kleefstra syndrome is associated with various anorectal and genitourinary complications ...
Chae Won Lee +8 more
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VESICOURETERAL REFLUX THE IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING IN CHILDREN [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Pediatrics, 2009 We present our experience with 303 children presenting vesicoureteral reflux, regarding the use of diagnostic imaging. Voiding cystouretrography remains the mean technique in diagnostic and grading vesicoureteral reflux.
Cătălin Chiriac-Babei +1 more
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